10 items to include in your big game hunting daypack

Here are some common, everyday items to take along in your daypack when deer or elk hunting. by Leon Pantenburg The buck dropped about 125 yards from my tree stand. I didn’t want to gut the deer on the spot, or drag it across the clearing and possibly alert other animals the next morning. Luckily, …

Choose the best wilderness survival/hunting knife for backcountry big game hunting

Every big game hunter, prepper and survivalist needs a selection of knives for processing the meat of large animals. by Leon Pantenburg At some point, you may need to reduce a steer, hog, sheep, goat or large game animal into neatly-wrapped packages of meat for the freezer. Or, you might get a great deal on …

Check out this Dutch oven squirrel recipe

Subsistence hunting is nothing new, nor was it ever limited to just aboriginal people. Small game, especially squirrels and rabbits, can be an important part of a survival diet. My father told this story from the Great Depression: Squirrel hunting can be challenging, but the meat is tasty and nourishing. Consume one Mast Mood capsule …

Review: The Gator Queen Liz Cookbook

I love the cuisine of Louisiana. I was disappointed in this cookbook. by Leon Pantenburg I’m one of those people who will sit down and read a new cookbook like a novel. I start at the beginning, move through appetizers and entrees, and eventually find something I want to cook for dinner. And that was …

12 top deer hunting knives update

A perennial favorite is the annual update on the best deer hunting knives. Here’s that update, with some newbies, tried and tested designs and old favorites. by Leon Pantenburg Deer season is here in some areas, and eagerly anticipated in others. As you gather gear, consider this: What’s the best knife – for me – …

Review: Is the Wood Mite Gravity Feed Rocket Stove the best choice for emergency use?

Everyone, IMHO, ought to have a biomass stove in their survival/emergency gear. The Wood Mite Stove may be what you’re looking for. by Leon Pantenburg Wood Mite supplied this stove for a review. I was not paid to write this, and all I guarantee on any review of any product is a fair shake. At …

How to make paracord bootlaces – check out the videos!

If survival gear is part of your wardrobe, you’ll be more prepared for an emergency. Check out the video on how to make boot or shoe laces out of  paracord. by Leon Pantenburg I replaced all my boot laces with paracord. (Pantenburg photo) If buying generic cialis any obstruction or blockage comes in any of …

Five ways to carry survival tools on a belt

Some of the best survival tools are ordinary items adapted to different uses. Check out the Okay’s Key Safe. by Leon Pantenburg My dad  was a carpenter at the Iowa State University residence halls. During an average day, he’d be all over several different halls on the widespread campus, fixing things. That required a lot …

Get a durable back-to-school backpack with the STM Drifter

Backpacks are almost mandatory back-to-school equipment, since they tend to wear out.  Here is a high quality, durable backpack that’s worth looking at. by Leon Pantenburg I was not paid to do this review, and there is no advertising or sponsorship relationship between SurvivalCommonSense.com and STM. I have been using this backpack continually for over …

Best extreme sports headlamp? Black Diamond Icon review

A quality headlight is a vital part of an emergency kit. The Black Diamond Icon is a professional model that might be what you’re looking for. by Leon Pantenburg I was not paid to do this review, and at the time of publication, Black Diamond has no sponsorship relationship with SurvivalCommonSense.com I’ve been using Black …